I have a 10/22 synthetic stock/ stainless on layaway for my 8 year old. I see they make a shorter version 16.5? Does anyone know if the regular size stock would work for an 8 year old, or would the smaller length 10/22 be better? Would it have a a smaller size stock?

Thanks, Perry

Molon Labe

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I was always a tall kid, but I had no problems shooting a standard 10/22 from the time I was 7. If I was you, I would go with the gun on layaway, and if it's too long, just get a used wooden stock off EBay, or the EE, and cut it to fit him.

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Originally Posted By PromptCritical:I was always a tall kid, but I had no problems shooting a standard 10/22 from the time I was 7. If I was you, I would go with the gun on layaway, and if it's too long, just get a used wooden stock off EBay, or the EE, and cut it to fit him.

My kid is also tall at age 8.

Molon Labe

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

Originally Posted By unclemoak:I have a full size birch stock that you're more than welcome to cut down for him.

Why do you assume it's a him?

This is my eight year old with my (well, her) scoped 10/22. She's also relatively tall for her age, but she has some trouble reaching with her left hand around the stock. She's lefty also, but I wanted her to learn to shoot right handed.